All Specialist retailer articles
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NewsHalfords sales boosted by warm summer weather
Halfords boss Henry Birch says the retailer is entering the second half with “confidence” after warm summer weather boosted sales across the business.
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NewsPoundland owner bolsters board as sale talks continue
The owner of Poundland has appointed a trio of restructuring experts to the retailer’s board ahead of a potential sale.
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NewsProCook ‘well positioned’ for peak after record first half
ProCook said it is “well positioned” for the important peak trading period after it delivered another period of record-breaking sales.
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NewsPoundland launches seasonal recruitment drive
Poundland has kicked off its seasonal recruitment drive, with plans to recruit hundreds of colleagues to support its stores over the busy trading period.
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NewsAnn Summers partners with InPost for locker delivery and returns
Lingerie retailer Ann Summers has partnered with InPost, the UK’s largest out-of-home parcel locker provider, to give customers an alternative to home delivery.
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NewsPapier set to open its first-ever standalone store
Premium stationery retailer Papier is set to open its first-ever standalone store in London, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryGallery: Wed2b opens first megastore in London
Bridal specialists Wed2b has unveiled its largest-ever London store, bringing over 1,500 wedding dresses under one roof.
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NewsCard Factory ‘confident’ in strong golden quarter as revenue rises
Card Factory has posted a rise in revenue and is “confident” of meeting full-year expectations due to “strong golden quarter plans”.
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NewsBeaverbrooks ‘resilient’ as national insurance contributions take effect
Jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks has posted “resilient” results despite National Insurance Contributions causing an impact on profits.
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NewsHotel Chocolat ramps up US expansion
Hotel Chocolat is accelerating its expansion across the US with new store openings and retail partnerships.
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NewsAO strengthens portfolio with Jessops acquisition
AO has completed its acquisition of struggling photography specialist Jessops as it continues to expand into adjacent categories.
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NewsMajestic launches loyalty programme
Majestic has launched a loyalty programme, allowing customers to swap points for bottles of their favourite wines.
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InterviewQ&A: Clarendon’s Beth Butterwick on John Lewis art galleries tie-up
Clarendon Fine Art is opening galleries in John Lewis shops. Managing director Beth Butterwick explains how the partnership will add to the experiential appeal of department stores.
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NewsHalfords pushes services credentials with new brand positioning
Halfords has unveiled a new brand stance as it seeks to position itself as a “broader motoring services and solutions provider” in a changing market.
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches on demand delivery partnership with Deliveroo
Hotel Chocolat has announced a new on-demand delivery partnership with Deliveroo.
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InterviewThe Entertainer’s Andrew Murphy on Meccano relaunch, new stores and Christmas
Employee-owned The Entertainer is poised to relaunch the iconic Meccano brand, for which it acquired the rights a year ago. As the retailer gears up for the golden quarter, it’s one reason why chief executive Andrew Murphy is confident
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NewsThe Entertainer relaunches ‘sleeping giant’ Meccano brand
Employee owned toys specialist The Entertainer is to relaunch the iconic Meccano brand next week as it seeks to key into rising demand for construction toys, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsEx-John Lewis marketing boss joins The Entertainer
The man who masterminded some of John Lewis’ most famous Christmas adverts is joining toy specialist The Entertainer.
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NewsThe Entertainer launches loyalty programme
The Entertainer has launched a loyalty programme, with members receiving a 10% discount on their first online order at toy specialist.
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NewsAngling Direct posts strong sales increase during store expansion push
Revenue at the specialist fishing retailer increased by 5.1%, with UK trading up by 6.9% during the six months ending July 31, 2026